[quote=Skidmarks]but what do you expect, right? It was a cheap engine.[/quote

its a 59, it runs,it smokes and leaks oil. its more like you got a good engine cheap. since its already back in the truck and working to some degree it will afford you the time to look for an increase in power should want more. since your in tampa bay you have no hills to cross so a rebuilt 235 should be all that it needs. if its not the original engine then does it have solid or hyd. lifters?